Naruto watched the woman pace the forest floor. She was pleased, yet upset and very, very angry. It seemed that all her emotions were conflicting with one another and Naruto could smell the fear rolling off her. /What's wrong with her/ Naruto asked.
Naruto could feel Kyubi's mind tighten. /That's just an ordinary human/ he said. /Something about her is familiar though./
The woman looked at him with cold green eyes. "It's been a very, very long time, Kyubi-sama. I'm sure even you don't remember me but I remember you well. It's about time you were set free to rule this land as you once wished."
/Kyubi, do something/ Naruto said.
/Do what, may I ask/ Kyubi asked irritably.
/I don't know! Something preferably so she doesn't kill me? That's a start/ Naruto said.
Kyubi sighed, he was a demon feared by all, yet here he was being bossed around by a 12 year old. The things he did to survive. And not that he'd ever admit it, to anyone, but Naruto's undying ability to come out on top amazed him. The child had grown on him over the years, unwillingly yes, but it was a respect that the child deserved. Not many could handle his chakra the way Naruto did without going insane.
/I'll try and do something, but I'm going to have to borrow your body for a few minutes/ he said.
/You what/
/Do you trust me/
/No/ Naruto said crossing his arms. The woman looked at them curiously.
/Listen kit, either you let me help you or you die, which do you prefer/ Kyubi asked.
Naruto growled. /Fine/ he said irritably.
Kyubi let his chakra flow into Naruto's body and he let his own essence spill into his, effectively controlling Naruto. Not that he could ever do that without 100 cooperation from his container and it was amazing he was willing to comply. There was a first time for everything he guessed. Kyubi smirked at the woman and stood up, crossing his arms and adopting a superior air. "So, you've come to set me free?" he asked.
The woman heard Kyubi's voice overlaying Naruto's rough boyish voice. She smiled, "Of course, master. I've been wanting to let you reign for years. Everyone back in the Demon World believes you've gone soft, but I always said you could never do so. You are too great, Kyubi-sama."
Kyubi smirked, "Of course. How dare those fools look down on me? However, I'm afraid you can't remove me from this body without following a very complex ritual."
"Ritual?" she asked.
Kyubi nodded, "But of course. I was sealed on a specific night of the moon's cycle and only then is when I can be released."
The woman nodded. "Of course, how foolish of me not to look it up."
"Do not worry, faithful one. I will keep the child in check and you will prepare everything for my return," Kyubi said.
The woman nodded, and bowed very low. "I will do everything you command," she said. Then she looked Kyubi dead in the eye, "However I wish for us to return to the Demon World."
"May I ask why?" Kyubi asked, not missing a beat.
"I wish for all your unfaithful servants to witness your glorious return. Then you can lead us all into his realm and we can control it," her smile was thin and bordered on insanity. Kyubi knew this demon had almost lost it.
"Sounds like a wonderful plan," he said coolly.
/Say what/ Naruto yelled.
/Hush kit. She's dangerous and we have no idea what she's capable of./
/Since when are you scared of other demons/ Naruto asked huffily.
/Since I met one that was almost insane. No matter how weak a demon is, if the mind isn't there, then you have many things to worry about./
"Very well, I'll prepare the ritual to open the portal. It should be ready by noon tomorrow," she smiled. "Then I can cast off this horrible body."
"Possession?" Kyubi asked.
The woman nodded. "She was running away and her mind was weak. I took over her body for my uses. Once we're back in the demon world she will be of no more use and we can use her as a sacrifice."
/Kyubi…/ Naruto said.
Kyubi gave Naruto a mental sigh. /She's a lowly human whom I have no attachment to. I'm sorry kit but this one can do whatever with her as she pleases./
/You know, there are some days I really hate you/ Naruto said.
/And some times, the feeling is very mutual, kit/ Kyubi answered.
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The sun peaked over the clouds in a cold, red, light. Sasuke was awake in a matter of seconds as the light came into the room. He was on his feet in a flash and he went around the room gathering various things he knew he would need.
Jiraya woke up and yawned, and Tsunade was already awake. She handed them both flat bread and put a dish of water before Yuuki. "I want everyone to be careful. We're not dealing with shinobi this time around."
"What makes you say that?" Sasuke asked.
Jiraya smiled bitterly. "Because, this is the wonderful time of year when the barrier between the Human realm and the Demon realm is weak. If Naruto was kidnapped at this time, especially after what happened to his body because of Kyubi, then rest assured we have a demon on our hands."
Tsunade glared at the sun. "I hate demons, and I hate their messed up way of politics. Let's get Naruto before we meet up with enough to find out firsthand what they want to do, okay?"
Jiraya and Sasuke nodded. Yuuki yipped and leapt out the window. The three ninja leaped after the small fox and they were out of seeing distance of Konoha in an instant.
Sasuke jumped from tree to tree with a determined look on his face. He'd go to hell and back before he'd let Naruto die. Especially like that.
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Naruto watched as the demon drew complex symbols on summoning parchment. He had no idea what she was doing but it was clear that she knew. She had an intent look on her face and a mad gleam in her eyes as she worked using her host's blood for the summon. The smell of the blood filled the small dense area of forest they were in and with Naruto's heightened senses it was nothing less then torture.
/You okay kit/ Kyubi asked with a touch of concern.
/What, Kyubi, worried/ Naruto snorted. /You have grown soft./
/None of that, kit/ Kyubi growled. /What's wrong/
/The blood/ Naruto said. /I can smell that girl's blood./
/Oh, what human blood sickens you? I thought you were stronger then that/ Kyubi smirked.
/Excuse me for not liking the smell of human blood/ Naruto yelled. /At least I don't freak out when I see it, like Old Lady Tsunade./
Kyubi didn't answer and let Naruto fume at him for awhile, his sense of smell temporarily forgotten in the heat of his anger.
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Yuuki kept on running on the ground. He could smell the chakra of Kyubi like it was a paved road. Such power didn't go unnoticed by animals, especially when that animal was his demon god. He sniffed a little more, then howled and made a sharp left right into the heart of the forest.
"How much longer?" Sasuke wondered. They had been jumping from tree to tree for hours and hours without any break. He had more endurance then most adult ninjas but even he was starting to feel fatigued.
"I have no idea," Tsunade said. "It would seem we're closer though. Yuuki is getting faster."
Jiraya smiled, "That is one tough fox," he said.
Tsunade smiled and nodded.
Sasuke ignored the small talk, preferring his own thoughts for company. "Hang on Naruto, we're almost there," he softly.
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Naruto watched as she set down the scroll and wiped her forehead. "Well, now that that's done, I think we should get this started, don't you?" she turned her icy gaze to Naruto and smiled. Naruto took a step back and shivered. Kyubi was right, her mind was almost gone, for what reason he didn't know but not like that mattered.
"Go to hell," he said tightly.
"Awww, I've been there. It's no fun, not like this place," she said and laughed.
"Shit, I've got to do something!" Naruto said to himself. /Kyubi, come on, I can't go to the Demon World/
/Kit… unless you want to die here and now, I don't think you have a choice./
/But you said reviving you would take awhile./
/I lied/ Kyubi said simply.
/And she doesn't know that/ Naruto asked.
/Listen to revive a Demon it takes huge amounts of energy and if they think they have to wait another week and a half to do it, then it gives us time to think of a plan to get away./
/Or maybe you do want to be revived/ Naruto said accusingly.
/Not like this/ Kyubi hissed. /I'm a demon, I'll live forever and when you die I'll be more then happy to take over this pathetic place. You however have given me more of a conscious then I care to admit./
Naruto smirked/That's good to know. Now what/
/We go and bide our time. I know some demons that if they're still alive they might want to help./
/Oh yeah, that's reassuring/ Naruto replied.
The woman made the hand seals and summoned a jade green chakra. "Gateway, open!" she yelled and slammed her hand on the parchment. The blood glowed a bright white and then the characters merged to create a shining white hole in the ground. "Time to go home!" she yelled above the roar of the wind caused by the portal and a green mist left the body of the girl. She collapsed and in her wake was a Tree Demon in all her cold glory.
The bars on the cage snapped and Naruto could feel himself being pulled to the portal. He tried to resist but the Tree Demon went behind him and held him fast in a bear hug. "Let's go," she said cheerfully and jumped into the glittering portal.
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Meh, you guys are so lucky Digikitty yells at me constantly to update this XD Hope you enjoyed this chapter and look forward to seeing more. Or I'll die and I know it.